Portable Device-Powering System
A portable device-powering system is used to power a personal assistant device when an outlet is not accessible. The system includes a support stand, a rechargeable battery pack, a device power cord, and an adapter port. A base and a tubular body of the support stand house the rechargeable battery pack. A divider cap of the support stand is connected into the tubular body and is used to support a personal assistant device. The device power cord is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery pack and, when connected to the personal assistant device, allows the rechargeable battery pack to power the personal assistant device. The adapter port is mounted into the tubular body and is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery pack. The adapter port may be connected to an external power supply in order to charge the rechargeable battery pack.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/271,525 filed on Dec. 28, 2015.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to portable power systems. More particularly, the present invention is a portable device-powering system that is used to provide electricity for a personal assistant device so that a wired connection to an external power supply is not necessary.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPersonal assistant devices are commonly used in the home or office to simplify everyday tasks and perform a number of functions otherwise provided by one or more separate devices. Some personal assistant devices, such as the Amazon Echo, are designed to be used with an external power supply such as a wall outlet. Specifically, the Echo does not include a battery pack, minimizing the possibility of portable use. As a result, the Echo and other similar personal assistant devices may not be usable during tailgates, picnics, or other activities performed outside or away from home. Accordingly, there is a present need for a system which can be used to power personal assistant devices like the Echo. The present invention is a portable device-powering system which acts as a mounting stand for the personal assistant device and provides power for the personal assistant device when an outlet is not accessible. The system includes a rechargeable battery pack which is used to power the personal assistant device. When an outlet is readily available, an adapter port may be connected to the outlet and used to power the personal assistant device and charge the rechargeable battery pack.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A portable device-powering system comprises:
- a support stand;
- a rechargeable battery pack;
- a device power cord;
- an adapter port;
- the support stand comprises a base, a divider cap, and a tubular body;
- the tubular body being perimetrically connected around the base;
- the divider cap being perimetrically connected into the tubular body, offset from the base;
- the rechargeable battery pack being positioned in between the divider cap and the base;
- the adapter port being laterally mounted into the tubular body, in between the divider cap and the base;
- the device power cord being electrically connected to the rechargeable battery pack; and
- the adapter port being electrically connected to the rechargeable battery pack.
2. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the support stand further comprises a support lip;
- the support lip being laterally connected into the tubular body;
- the support lip being positioned offset from the base; and
- the divider cap being connected adjacent to the support lip, opposite to the base.
3. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the support stand further comprises a plurality of cap-locking struts;
- the divider cap comprises a platform and a plurality of support feet;
- the plurality of support feet being connected normal to the platform;
- the plurality of support feet being oriented towards the base;
- the plurality of support feet being equally distributed around the platform;
- the plurality of cap-locking struts being laterally connected into the tubular body;
- the plurality of cap-locking struts being equally distributed about the tubular body; and
- each of the plurality of support feet being mounted onto a corresponding strut from the plurality of cap-locking struts.
4. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a cord channel; and
- the cord channel traversing through the divider cap.
5. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 5 comprises:
- the divider cap comprises a platform and a cord protector;
- the cord protector being connected normal to the platform;
- the cord protector being positioned adjacent to the cord channel; and
- the cord protector being oriented towards the base.
6. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the rechargeable battery pack comprises at least one battery and a battery management unit; and
- the battery being electrically connected to the battery management unit.
7. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- an external power supply; and
- the external power supply being electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the adapter port.
8. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a plurality of base grooves; and
- the plurality of base grooves externally traversing into the base.
9. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 8 comprises:
- a plurality of base grips; and
- each of the plurality of base grips being mounted into a corresponding groove from the plurality of base grooves.
10. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the support stand further comprises a light channel; and
- the light channel laterally traversing into the tubular body, opposite to the base.
11. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a personal assistant device;
- the personal assistant device being mounted into the tubular body; and
- the personal assistant device being electrically connected to the rechargeable battery pack through the device power cord.
12. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- an alignment protrusion;
- the personal assistant device comprises a top end, a bottom end, and an end groove;
- the end groove traversing into the bottom end;
- the alignment protrusion being laterally connected into the tubular body;
- the alignment protrusion being positioned adjacent to the divider cap; and
- the end groove being engaged with the alignment protrusion.
13. The portable device-powering system as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- an alignment protrusion
- the divider cap comprises a platform;
- the personal assistant device comprises a top end, a bottom end, and an end groove;
- the end groove traversing into the bottom end;
- the alignment protrusion being connected normal to the platform, opposite to the base;
- the alignment protrusion being peripherally positioned on the platform; and
- the end groove being engaged with the alignment protrusion.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 28, 2016
Publication Date: Jun 29, 2017
Patent Grant number: 10211654
Inventors: Judd Eric Lafountain (WESTON, FL), Michael E. Rivera (WESTON, FL)
Application Number: 15/393,019